SNV the Netherlands Development Organization is an global development partner working in more than 25 countries in Asia and Africa. In Rwanda, SNV has been working for more than 30 years to improve people’s livelihoods by strengthening the capacities of public and private sector organizations and catalyzing partnerships. It does so by helping to realize the national development goals in three sectors: Agri-Food; Renewable Energy; and Water. SNV supports development in these sectors by working with the government, civil society, and private sector organizations.

JOB SPECIFICATION

• Position : MEL Advisor
• Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda
• Contract type: National employment contract
• Reports: Country Director
• Direct Reports: MEL Officers
• Collaborations: Program Managers, Country HR & Operations Manager, CFM and global M&E staff in Netherlands and research partners.

SUMMARY OF ROLE

SNV seeks a  Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning Advisor who will be responsible for leading the design and implementation of the program monitoring and evaluation framework and information system to track delivery against targets, outcomes, and impacts. S/he will lead analysis of data collected for assessment of progress and areas of improvement as well as measure program outcomes and impact. S/he will ensure a robust and adequate M&E data system to enhance the collection, management, and analysis of program data and to track and report progress towards achieving results. S/he will guide reporting processes amongst technical staff and consolidates program reports, promote learning and knowledge sharing of best practices and lessons learned. The M&E system will provide SNV Rwanda Country Office  with timely and accurate information. S/he will collaborate closely with global M&E staff in Netherlands and research partners.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide strategic and technical leadership to the project in monitoring and evaluation, results reporting, data utilization for program decision-making and knowledge management
• Support the development of project and country-office based learning agendas
• Coordinate data collection and analysis with project partners
• Train partners on SNV M&E systems and standards
• Lead quantitative reporting to government line ministries and RGB as well as oversight of organization-wide KPIs
• Facilitate development and implementation of the project’s M&E performance monitoring plan and budget to effectively track project activities, outcomes, and results
• Develop project quantitative and qualitative indicators and targets  as well as processes and tools to measure them
• Support districts to develop and use harmonized data capture tools and data analysis plans for reportable indicators at all levels, ensuring timeliness, quality, and completeness of service data in line with the national and county information management systems
• Develop and maintain project databases to capture relevant data on key indicators
• Conduct periodic routine data quality assessments and implement corrective actions to address gaps identified
• Participate in writing regular, timely progress reports of project activities and results for donors and other stakeholders
• Respond to all Donors requests for data and reporting 
• Engage with other program and technical staff in developing and implementing annual project work plans
• Conduct rigorous annual data quality  assessments  on all project indicators, and write up and disseminate results
• Provide leadership in the development and design of all project evaluation and research efforts, and ensure that they are linked to project objectives and deliverables and are properly budgeted and staffed.
• Ensure compliance with human subjects protection procedures
• Identify short-term M&E technical assistance needs, develop scopes of work for these assignments, and arrange for contracting of consultants, as needed
• Contribute to the dissemination and utilization of project results with a global audience using a variety of for a such as publications, conference presentations, technical briefs, research reports, etc.
• Remain abreast of developments in the M&E field, particularly with respect to integrated AgriFood, Energy, Water and Climate change based services
• Directly supervise and mentor a team of M&E professionals and contribute substantially to any research which is undertaken by the project
• Work with Line-Ministries counterparts to continually build capacity in the areas of monitoring, evaluation, research design and implementation, and data usage.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• A Master’s degree in Public Health, Statistics, Social Sciences, Bio-statistics or a related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation of large-scale service delivery and strengthening programs, minimum three years of management experience
• Familiarity with donor and Government of Rwanda reporting requirements (you make the case here)
• Demonstrated skills in quantitative data analysis, data management  and in the presentation of results for the identification of best practices and to inform decision-making
• Proficiency in using databases and statistical software is required (e.g. SPSS or EPI-Info, LogAlto) as well as strong skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and mobile technologies to report data
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English and Kinyarwanda, and must be able to communicate and coordinate effectively with other donors and project partners

COMPETENCIES:

Managing Performance: Ability to plan and design practices, processes and procedures that allow for effective management of people, resources and processes to optimize overall organizational performance. Managing for performance includes the ability to delegate and encourage growth and leadership across the team(s) as part of maximizing performance and productivity.

Strategic Thinking: Applies organizational knowledge to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for SNV while recognizing, anticipating and resolving organizational challenges. Ability to develop organization- and industry-specific expertise and apply sound decision-making processes to reach productive resolutions that translates strategy into actionable business plans.

Effective Communication (Oral & Written): Understands effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, explain complex technical concepts in simple, clear language appropriate to the audience; and receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors

Risk Management: Knowledge of processes, tools and techniques for assessing and controlling the organization's exposure to risks of various kinds; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.

Innovation: Develops new, better or significantly different ideas, methods, solutions or initiatives within assigned role that result in improvement of SNV’ s performance and meeting objectives, results and global commitments.

Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for all work activities, research and personal actions and decisions; follows through on commitments and focuses on those activities that have the greatest impact on meeting measurable high-quality results for SNV’ s success. Exercises ethical practices, respectful words and behaviors, and equitable treatment of others in all activities.

HOW TO APPLY

The application file containing the following documents should consolidated in one PDF file & submitted to the Country Director via our recruitment portal - via Smart Recruiters at https://smrtr.io/hbGMM, no later than November 24, 2023. The application file includes:

• Motivation letter.
• Updated CV which has 3 professional references, including current and previous direct supervisors with their full names, phone number and email address;

Shortlisting

Shortlisting and interviews will be done on rolling basis until the position is filled. Only applicants fulfilling the above requirements will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within one month from the submission date of your application, consider your application unsuccessful.

Working at SNV 

SNV is a great place to work and prides itself on its comprehensive benefits package.  We offer competitive salaries and a dynamic inclusive work environment.

SNV is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law, and requires affirmative action to ensure equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment.  This is also to include inquiry about, disclosing, or discussing their compensation or the compensation of other applicants or employees.

SNV offers a challenging work environment, opportunities to lead and innovate, and a commitment to growing your skills in a fulfilling and diverse working environment. Our staff benefit from, and contribute to, an internal and global network of experts.

For more information on SNV, please refer to our website: www.snv.org

Vetting

SNV carries out rigorous background and reference checks concerning possible safeguarding incidents for all candidates applying for International determined positions. As SNV participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme, all reference checks include a request to past employers to fill in a questionnaire regarding Misconduct (sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment), the “Statement of Conduct". This Statement of Conduct adopts the definitions used in the Scheme.  

Data Protection assurance

SNV will not retain your Personal Data for longer than is allowed by law or is necessary for the Purposes.

If you are selected and offered employment, the Personal Data you have provided will be used by SNV for the purpose of human resource management and administration. If you are unsuccessful on this occasion to secure employment with SNV, SNV will retain your Personal Data for one (1) year for the purpose of considering you for other suitable positions as and when they arise. If you do not wish to be considered for other suitable positions by SNV, please indicate accordingly in the acknowledgment section.